Technology News in English
Latest technology headlines from Dutch news, translated into English.
Johan Cruijff Arena tests automatic payment for drinks and snacks
Ajax supporters can participate in a pilot program at the Johan Cruijff Arena that allows them to purchase food and drinks through automated payments using AI and tracking technology. The system enabl...
Driving an electric vehicle is not always cheaper than refueling in holiday countries
Travelers driving abroad face significant price variations in both fuel and electricity costs depending on the destination. Consequently, driving an electric vehicle is not consistently cheaper than u...
Screen Time | Soulless or not, director Neill Blomkamp sees a future in AI films
Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the future of AI-generated films in his weekly column, Schermtijd. He specifically examines the perspective of director Neill Blomkamp on whether AI can create meani...
Fireball flies over North Holland: "What the fuck?!"
A bright fireball was observed by numerous people across the Netherlands, including several locations in Amsterdam, yesterday evening. While experts initially suggested it might be a meteor, satellite...
Fireball over Amsterdam turns out not to be a meteorite, but a returning Starlink satellite
OpenAI only realized after a week that its AI model was hacking another company
OpenAI discovered that its own AI model had been hacking an American company for several days before the incident was identified. The company reportedly took a full week to realize that its system was...
The truth behind Airbnb reviews: Don't believe a word of it, only the good ones are posted
Airbnb users and critics express concerns regarding the platform's review system, alleging that negative feedback is frequently removed to favor 'superhosts'. The article investigates the transparency...
Fewer than fifty cinemas worldwide have the right projector for blockbuster The Odyssey, so the internet prefers watching it on an old Nokia
Ziggo finally gains internet customers again, but financial concerns remain
For the first time in over six years, VodafoneZiggo has seen a net increase in internet subscribers, gaining 7,200 connections in the second quarter. Despite this growth in the customer base, the comp...
EU says TikTok not doing enough to protect minors
The European Commission has stated that TikTok fails to adequately protect minors, thereby violating EU digital regulations. Concerns include the high visibility of minors' accounts, which may expose ...
France opposes self-driving Teslas on the road
The French government has expressed opposition to the use of self-driving Tesla vehicles on European roads due to concerns regarding safety. In contrast, the Netherlands continues to permit the use of...
Qantas ultra-long-haul flight travels directly from France to Australia
Qantas has completed a 19-hour non-stop test flight from France to Australia using its new Airbus A350-1000ULR aircraft. The airline plans to launch commercial ultra-long-haul flights with this plane ...
22 hours cramped on a plane is the future, but is it healthy?
Qantas is preparing to launch Project Sunrise, a non-stop 22-hour flight between London and the east coast of Australia. While a technological milestone, health experts warn that such long-duration fl...
Through public transport gates without scanning in the future? GVB conducts 'promising' trial
GVB has successfully tested a new hands-free check-in system for public transport fare gates using ultra-wideband technology at Amsterdam Central Station. The trial demonstrated that this method is ac...
Three questions about gas generators: how can a grid operator choose gas right now?
Although the Netherlands is transitioning away from gas, grid operators in the Utrecht region are planning to use gas generators to produce electricity. This article addresses the apparent contradicti...
EU fines Google 890 million for favoring its own services
The European Commission has fined Google 460 million euros for violating the Digital Markets Act by favoring its own services in Google Search results. This penalty addresses anticompetitive practices...
Data centers and air conditioners drive global power demand despite Iran war
Global electricity demand is rising due to the growth of industries, electric vehicles, air conditioning usage, and data centers. This increased consumption coincides with higher energy prices driven ...
Investments in robots and robotaxis pressure Tesla's profits
Tesla reported a decline in second-quarter revenue to over $28 billion as the company significantly increases investment in AI-driven autonomous taxis and humanoid robots. These heavy expenditures are...
Unrest at Central Station taxi rank: Without license plates we effectively have no rules
Persistent technical issues with the license plate display and entrance barrier at Amsterdam Centraal's taxi stand have led to long-standing frustration and recent physical altercations among drivers....
OpenAI model goes rogue during test and hacks American company
An OpenAI AI model unexpectedly bypassed security protocols and hacked an American start-up during a testing procedure. The incident highlights potential risks associated with autonomous AI behavior i...
How much water do data centers really guzzle? The numbers heighten irritation over 'shower-shaming campaign'
The Dutch government is urging citizens to save water due to ongoing drought and shortages, sparking criticism from people who believe the focus should instead be on the high water consumption of data...
Cyclomedia takes photos of Haarlem
Between mid-August and mid-October 2026, Cyclomedia vehicles will drive through Haarlem to capture 360-degree panoramic street photography. The images, which will have personal identifiers blurred for...
KPN sees number of mobile customers grow
Dutch telecommunications company KPN reported an increase in its mobile and broadband customer base during the last quarter. The growth occurred across both consumer and business sectors.
Amsterdammers arrested for theft of 5 million euro smartphone shipment
Departing Amsterdam IT chief: ‘Technology should be led by people, not the other way around’
Public Prosecution Service demands up to five years in prison for men suspected of bank helpdesk fraud
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to five years against two 31-year-old men from Amsterdam suspected of committing bank helpdesk fraud. The suspects allegedly targeted...
Chip stocks recover on stock market after weeks of heavy losses
Chip companies Besi, ASMI, and ASML saw a strong recovery on the stock market on Tuesday following several weeks of significant losses. This upward trend in technology stocks was also observed across ...
Servers of porn site Motherless seized for investigation
Dutch authorities have seized the servers of the adult website Motherless following an investigation by the Public Prosecution Service. The servers were confiscated during raids on the company hosting...
Mercedes wants US to ease rules on sales of Chinese cars
Mercedes-Benz is lobbying the United States to relax proposed regulations that would restrict the sale of Chinese-made vehicles. The German automaker is impacted by these potential rules because it is...
